Be, Inc. Announces Be Operating System and BeOS Bible Bundle Offer

Be, Inc. Announces Be Operating System and BeOS Bible Bundle Offer

RELEASED May 11, 1999

For more information contact:

Be, Inc.
Sylvie Pelaprat sylvie@be.com
+1 (650) 462-4113

CHEN PR
Shelly Eckenroth or Mary Leddy
+1 (650) 357-8749

In Europe:
Jean Calmon, jcalmon@beeurope.com
+33-1-55-91-7731

Be, Inc. Announces Be Operating System and BeOS Bible Bundle Offer
Comprehensive Reference Guide Provides Valuable Tips for Both Novice and Expert BeOS Users

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 11, 1999 - Be, Inc., the developer of the digital media Be Operating System (BeOS®), announced today the availability of a new BeOS bundle. It includes the currently shipping BeOS Release 4.0 and the new comprehensive reference guide, The BeOS Bible, for $79.95 (SRP). The bundle provides considerable savings for consumers who would typically pay more than $100 if they purchased both items separately.

Be, Inc. develops BeOS, an operating system that provides a rich user experience especially for people who handle high bandwidth digital media, such as graphics, audio and video, in real-time on personal computers and web devices.

The BeOS Bible is written for both novice and expert BeOS users. It is loaded with details and graphics that will help consumers take full advantage of every feature of BeOS. The reference guide includes:

in-depth, detailed coverage of every feature of BeOS -- from secrets of the terminal to application shortcuts to advanced graphics, sound, and database applications;

interviews with corporate engineers and founders, including Jean-Louis Gassée, president and CEO of Be, Inc., that provide fascinating insight into this innovative OS; and

hundreds of tips and techniques for getting the most out of BeOS and its applications.

The BeOS Bible was written by high technology journalists Scot Hacker and Henry Bortman who have been covering operating systems for several years. In addition, technical writer and programmer Chris Herborth also contributed to the guide. The BeOS Bible is published by Peachpit Press.

The BeOS/BeOS Bible bundle is available now through Be, Inc.'s online store, BeDepot (www.bedepot.com), or via resellers in the U.S. and Canada. The bundle deal also includes free access to ongoing updates about the BeOS scripting, games, emulation, hardware and behind-the-scenes development via the Web site, www.beosbible.com. If purchased separately, the BeOS Bible lists for $34.99 (SRP). The same bundle will also be offered in Europe, Africa and Middle-East through distributors and resellers with local pricing. Contact local distributors and resellers for more details and http://www.beeurope.com.

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About Be®
Be, Incorporated., founded in 1990 by Jean-Louis Gassée, is a software company focusing on building new foundations for the next generation of digital content and media design tools. With a team of industry-leading engineers and business executives in the United States and Europe, the company is dedicated to removing the limitations of existing computer architectures and delivering a new level of price performance on both personal computers and Internet appliances. In 1997, Be published the first public release of the Be Operating System (BeOS®), the core product of this strategy. Additional information on Be and the BeOS is available online at http://www.be.com/. Be, Inc. is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.